How to pronounce bible
Say it like BY-bul. Bible has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bible
American and British speakers say bible in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈbaɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-bul.
What does bible mean?
- the sacred writings of the Christian religions“he went to carry the Word to the heathen”
- a book regarded as authoritative in its field
Words that rhyme with bible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bible.
Questions about saying bible
How do you pronounce bible?
Say BY-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bible?
Bible has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say bible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.